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FCA 210S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,054 mi
Last recorded100,054 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 210S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 100,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,998 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,851 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,515 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 98,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,426 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 96,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 96,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 95,873 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 95,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,212 miles

corrosion on chassis

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2009 93,295 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 93,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 93,057 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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FCA 210S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCA 210S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FCA 210S?

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What year was FCA 210S registered?

FCA 210S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is FCA 210S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCA 210S shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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